Copernicia Prunifera Wax Palm

These Copernicia Prunifera Wax Palm, may be one of the most economically important as well as aesthetically pleasing palms around. It gets its name from the valuable heat resistant wax, which is harvested from the leaves. The crown is composed of about 24 fan shaped blue to green waxy leaves.
This striking fan palm is adaptable to many different conditions. Originating in savannas, it is able to withstand droughts as well as the occasional flooding. It is not picky about soil
Cultivated for commercial wax production in Brazil, the carnauba wax palm is also a highly prized,, landscape specimen with few diseases or insect problems. With its ornamental blue/green fan shaped leaves and unique persistent lower leaf bases, this palm is ideal for the tropical home or commercial landscape. The wax is used in numerous products such as car waxes and floor polishes.